Irene the Great

Irene Petrovna (Russian: Ирена Петро́вна) (29 December [O.S. 18 December] 1709 – 5 January 1762 [O.S. 25 December 1761]), also known as Iren or Viki, was Empress of Irene from 1741 until her death in 1762. She remains one of the most popular Ireneian Monarchs because of her decision to avoid war for the most part unless it was unavoidable. Extremely opposed to Prussian Policies, her son`s rule (Bjørn II) quickly became unpopular in it`s later years due to Bjørn II siding with the Prussians. Her death in 1762 was marked by a mourning period of seventy-three days, with the Imperial Household continuing to wear black for the rest of their days; her death was so impactful that